Tired after i eat... ? page

[texasblackrose]

Every time i eat, i end up getting so tired i want to take a nap! what gives?

[Graycat]

It has been happening to me too lately. Coincidentally it started after I upped my protein. I need to go back to my 4-6 oz. serving of protein rich foods per meal.

[Misti]

How much carb are you eating at these meals?

[texasblackrose]

this past meal was only 8 carbs

[Misti]

Hmm, OK. I get that when I eat too many carbs...

I wonder whether, like Cleo, it might be too much protein for you? or maybe not enough fat?

[Nady]

I have the same problem. I think it's a circadian rhythm thing for me.

Here, read this~ http://www.marksdailyapple.com/forum/thread66066.html

[sarasue624]

This is totally unscientific, but if you watch carnivores or omnivores they ALWAYS nap after a meal! I think it's natural - maybe a sign that your body is moving into/out of digestion mode whereas before it was always kind of half-in digestion mode? If at all possible, go catch 20 min. of zzzzzs. It feels awesome.

[texasblackrose]

Hmm, OK. I get that when I eat too many carbs...

I wonder whether, like Cleo, it might be too much protein for you? or maybe not enough fat?

you might be on to something. i had 76 grams of protein!

[Uncephalized]

you might be on to something. i had 76 grams of protein!

Um, yeah, dude, that'll do it. Protein is energy-intensive to digest. The thermic effect of protein (number of calories required to digest as a percent of calories consumed) is 25% compared to 4-5% for carbohydrate and fat. Eating a giant wallop of protein will put me in slug mode every time too.

[texasblackrose]

I honestly dont know how much protein i should be having a day.
Im 26 - 323lbs - women 5'9 - anyone have a good base for protein?